STOP MAKING SENSE (1984)
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Stop Making Sense
Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?
Documentary, Music
November 16, 1984
English
1h 28m
United States
Talking Heads Films
$1,200,000
A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.
Cast & Characters
David Byrne
Self - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Frantz
Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison
Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouth
Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holt
Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry
Self - Backing Vocals
Steven Scales
Self - Percussion
Alex Weir
Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrell
Self - Keyboards
Crew
Jonathan Demme
Director
Jonathan Demme
Writer
David Byrne
Original Music Composer
Chris Frantz
Original Music Composer
Jerry Harrison
Original Music Composer
Tina Weymouth
Original Music Composer
Bernie Worrell
Original Music Composer
Jordan Cronenweth
Director of Photography
Gary Goetzman
Producer
Gary Kurfirst
Executive Producer